Do Cheap Diapers = Diaper Rash?

I forget where I heard that buying the cheap,generic diapers will give your baby an increased risk of getting diaper rash, but I was wondering if any experienced moms know of this to be true. Just curious! Which brand did you like the best with your previous baby?

I forget where I heard that buying the cheap,generic diapers will give your baby an increased risk of getting diaper rash, but I was wondering if any experienced moms know of this to be true. Just curious! Which brand did you like the best with your previous baby?

We have tried Babies R Us and Walmart brand diaper and neither caused diaper rash for Hunter. We ended up going to Huggies because those fit him best and don't leak at all. We did use generic brand during the day and Huggies at night for the longest time when Hunter was smaller and they worked just fine. Now that he is moving around we use Huggies Little Movers 100%. HTH!!

I meant to add that Hunter has been on disposable diapers his whole life and has never *knock on wood* had a diaper rash!

We have tried Babies R Us and Walmart brand diaper and neither caused diaper rash for Hunter. We ended up going to Huggies because those fit him best and don't leak at all. We did use generic brand during the day and Huggies at night for the longest time when Hunter was smaller and they worked just fine. Now that he is moving around we use Huggies Little Movers 100%. HTH!!

I meant to add that Hunter has been on disposable diapers his whole life and has never *knock on wood* had a diaper rash!

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From:
gillis

To: 1stTimeMommalies

Posted: Dec-06 08:52 PM (5 of 28)

Any diaper period can give a child a rash. My son used pampers his first few months and got a rash constantly. So I tried cloth diapers that weren't bleached and still got a diaper rash, even had to have a prescription for it. I started using huggies and now he has a slight rash every once in a while. I honestly think that sometimes it doesn't matter what diapers you use, they can get a diaper rash no matter what. Good luck with your decision. You might just have to do trial and error.

Any diaper period can give a child a rash. My son used pampers his first few months and got a rash constantly. So I tried cloth diapers that weren't bleached and still got a diaper rash, even had to have a prescription for it. I started using huggies and now he has a slight rash every once in a while. I honestly think that sometimes it doesn't matter what diapers you use, they can get a diaper rash no matter what. Good luck with your decision. You might just have to do trial and error.

with my first son, i refused to use anything except for Pampers Cruisers (after the Swaddlers stage anyways). i had something against ALLLLLL other diapers, lol. with my younger son, i use nothing but Kirkland brand diapers, and i LOVE them !! the Pampers that i used to love just don't fit him right, and they feel thinner, etc....i've never liked the Huggies brand (for no particular reason), but the Kirkland brand diapers are exactly like Huggies

i'm not sure about price comparing to quality, or making rashes worse. i don't think i'd use the real real cheap brands, only because i'd be worried they wouldn't work as well at holding liquids in

i think a lot of it depends on yer baby's skin, and how sensitive it is

just my 2 cents worth lol

with my first son, i refused to use anything except for Pampers Cruisers (after the Swaddlers stage anyways). i had something against ALLLLLL other diapers, lol. with my younger son, i use nothing but Kirkland brand diapers, and i LOVE them !! the Pampers that i used to love just don't fit him right, and they feel thinner, etc....i've never liked the Huggies brand (for no particular reason), but the Kirkland brand diapers are exactly like Huggies

i'm not sure about price comparing to quality, or making rashes worse. i don't think i'd use the real real cheap brands, only because i'd be worried they wouldn't work as well at holding liquids in

i think a lot of it depends on yer baby's skin, and how sensitive it is

I used all the different "name brand" diapers on all my kids and the walmart "cheap" brand and found no difference at all. I think buying named brand is just thst buying the brand name. I didn't see any difference and will continue buying the more cost effective brands especially in this economic climate.

I used all the different "name brand" diapers on all my kids and the walmart "cheap" brand and found no difference at all. I think buying named brand is just thst buying the brand name. I didn't see any difference and will continue buying the more cost effective brands especially in this economic climate.

I had used with my 1st son luvs and with my daughter I found huggies were not that much more if you used cupons so I used those bc there was never leaks now I use only HUGGIES I had tried other brands these were the ones that I found for my family was a BIG NO NO. Luvs for my 2nd son caused blisters on him bun so did pampers, target brand and walmart brand I founf that huggies was the best for no leaks and the best for the money. I am going to use huggie natural for this baby for the 1st 3 months then going to all in one Cloth to get more for the buck... I love the idea of not diaper buying and in the 1st 6 months of using them they pay for themselfs. anything to save me money and they are so much more health for your little one. Good luck making you choice if you get on the huggie website you can get a sample pack of diapers for FREE. I love free good luck

I had used with my 1st son luvs and with my daughter I found huggies were not that much more if you used cupons so I used those bc there was never leaks now I use only HUGGIES I had tried other brands these were the ones that I found for my family was a BIG NO NO. Luvs for my 2nd son caused blisters on him bun so did pampers, target brand and walmart brand I founf that huggies was the best for no leaks and the best for the money. I am going to use huggie natural for this baby for the 1st 3 months then going to all in one Cloth to get more for the buck... I love the idea of not diaper buying and in the 1st 6 months of using them they pay for themselfs. anything to save me money and they are so much more health for your little one. Good luck making you choice if you get on the huggie website you can get a sample pack of diapers for FREE. I love free good luck

I used Luvs because they work the best for my DS. I love Pampers but they were just too expensive so we only get them on rare ocassions and use them sparingly. My DS rarely got diaper rashes but when he did I used Boudreaux Butt Paste and it works GREAT!!! It is kinda expensive but you don't use much and it lasts a long time. It would clear it up after only one or two diaper changes, unless it was really bad but if you catch it early, no problem! The other diaper rash ointments did nothing to clear up the rashes and would make them worse. Huggies seemed to run small for my DS and never really seemed to fit right. The cheap generic brands leaked like no other so I was using so much more and they ended up being more expensive. I now use Huggies Overnights and they work great but during the day I still use Luvs. Each child is different because they have different body types so a lot of it will be trying out different brands and seeing which one works best for your LO! HTH!!

I used Luvs because they work the best for my DS. I love Pampers but they were just too expensive so we only get them on rare ocassions and use them sparingly. My DS rarely got diaper rashes but when he did I used Boudreaux Butt Paste and it works GREAT!!! It is kinda expensive but you don't use much and it lasts a long time. It would clear it up after only one or two diaper changes, unless it was really bad but if you catch it early, no problem! The other diaper rash ointments did nothing to clear up the rashes and would make them worse. Huggies seemed to run small for my DS and never really seemed to fit right. The cheap generic brands leaked like no other so I was using so much more and they ended up being more expensive. I now use Huggies Overnights and they work great but during the day I still use Luvs. Each child is different because they have different body types so a lot of it will be trying out different brands and seeing which one works best for your LO! HTH!!

I tried using the cheaper brands of diapers for my daughter, but I didn't like them simply because of the fact that I experienced more leaks with the cheaper brands...

As far as diaper rash is concerned, I never noticed a difference in brands.

Diaper rashes can be caused by several different things...

from being left in a wet diaper too long...(try using baby powder as often as possible)

from allergic reaction to diaper wipes....

from allergic reaction to formula or food...

I switched between Pampers and Huggies throughout my daughter's life (different brands fit better at different times in her growth).

Everything I read says that disposable diapers actually can cause more diaper rashes because they lack the liquid asorbing gel that disposable diapers have and prevents liquid from being pulled away from skin!

Also...sign up at huggies and pampers website for coupons...throughout my daughters 3 years in diapers, I never once paid for diapers without a coupon...they give them away like crazy! Saved me hundreds of dollars!

I tried using the cheaper brands of diapers for my daughter, but I didn't like them simply because of the fact that I experienced more leaks with the cheaper brands...

As far as diaper rash is concerned, I never noticed a difference in brands.

Diaper rashes can be caused by several different things...

from being left in a wet diaper too long...(try using baby powder as often as possible)

from allergic reaction to diaper wipes....

from allergic reaction to formula or food...

I switched between Pampers and Huggies throughout my daughter's life (different brands fit better at different times in her growth).

Everything I read says that disposable diapers actually can cause more diaper rashes because they lack the liquid asorbing gel that disposable diapers have and prevents liquid from being pulled away from skin!

Also...sign up at huggies and pampers website for coupons...throughout my daughters 3 years in diapers, I never once paid for diapers without a coupon...they give them away like crazy! Saved me hundreds of dollars!

My personal opinion is that any type of diaper can cause a rash. Depending on the products used to make the diaper or if they are cloth the soaps used to clean them. It may be a matter of weeding out which diaper works best for your child after they baby is born. Just as some may give your baby a rash others may leak.

My personal opinion is that any type of diaper can cause a rash. Depending on the products used to make the diaper or if they are cloth the soaps used to clean them. It may be a matter of weeding out which diaper works best for your child after they baby is born. Just as some may give your baby a rash others may leak.

We used Pampers swaddlers for the first month, but Scott got a really really really bad diaper rash. Many diaper brands and three costly prescriptions later, we use only huggies pure and natural and love them. No more hiney problems.

We used Pampers swaddlers for the first month, but Scott got a really really really bad diaper rash. Many diaper brands and three costly prescriptions later, we use only huggies pure and natural and love them. No more hiney problems.

I've worked with infants and toddlers for years and have seen my share of diapers and rashes! I believe there is little difference in brand name verses generic. The only difference is quality of leak control and fit. Some babies simply get diaper rash... some more then others and some needing medical attention (medicated cream). I don't wish it on any little butt!!! Just remember to change often and keep your lil butts DRY -=o)

I've worked with infants and toddlers for years and have seen my share of diapers and rashes! I believe there is little difference in brand name verses generic. The only difference is quality of leak control and fit. Some babies simply get diaper rash... some more then others and some needing medical attention (medicated cream). I don't wish it on any little butt!!! Just remember to change often and keep your lil butts DRY -=o)

I used disposable diapers for both my older boys, and they didn't have any more of increase in diaper rashes than any other baby. A baby sitting in a wet diaper for too long, regardless of what kind of diaper, can cause rashes. Food allergies can cause rashes, as can certain antibiotics your baby may be on.

As far as generic diapers, I never had a problem with them. Obviously some will work better than others leak wise, but none of them put my kids at risk for more rashes.

I used disposable diapers for both my older boys, and they didn't have any more of increase in diaper rashes than any other baby. A baby sitting in a wet diaper for too long, regardless of what kind of diaper, can cause rashes. Food allergies can cause rashes, as can certain antibiotics your baby may be on.

As far as generic diapers, I never had a problem with them. Obviously some will work better than others leak wise, but none of them put my kids at risk for more rashes.

I so wish that cloth diapers were the miracle cure for diaper rashes but it's just not true. I used disposable diapers on my daughter (all kinds of brands but mostly pampers) and she never once had a diaper rash. Then I switched to cloth....I had to change her every hour and she still got an AWFUL diaper rash that just wouldn't heal. I used all natural cleaning stuff on them that the Green Board ladies suggested (actually I tried about 10 different types of cleaning solution on them). Some people have better luck and I really wanted them to work out because they do save you money. But, unfortunately for us it just wasnt worth my daughter being uncomfortable. I so hope they work out wonderfully for you though!

I so wish that cloth diapers were the miracle cure for diaper rashes but it's just not true. I used disposable diapers on my daughter (all kinds of brands but mostly pampers) and she never once had a diaper rash. Then I switched to cloth....I had to change her every hour and she still got an AWFUL diaper rash that just wouldn't heal. I used all natural cleaning stuff on them that the Green Board ladies suggested (actually I tried about 10 different types of cleaning solution on them). Some people have better luck and I really wanted them to work out because they do save you money. But, unfortunately for us it just wasnt worth my daughter being uncomfortable. I so hope they work out wonderfully for you though!

I would consider looking into your family history. Both my husband and I both had diaper allergies as babies but our son has always been fine with whatever we put him in. Most kiddos get diaper rash due to the fact they are not being changed often enough. (like hours and hours in the same diaper gross! )we've gone through all different brands and have had no problems with our son (since he was preemie, for the first 4 months we only used pampers and huggies...) If you have an allergy to certain materials chances are so will your baby. If you feel more comfortable there is always the cloth diaper option (: Good luck!

I would consider looking into your family history. Both my husband and I both had diaper allergies as babies but our son has always been fine with whatever we put him in. Most kiddos get diaper rash due to the fact they are not being changed often enough. (like hours and hours in the same diaper gross! )we've gone through all different brands and have had no problems with our son (since he was preemie, for the first 4 months we only used pampers and huggies...) If you have an allergy to certain materials chances are so will your baby. If you feel more comfortable there is always the cloth diaper option (: Good luck!

I agree that any diaper can cause rashes. All my brothers and sisters used cloth except one and they found that there is a chemical reaction between the urine and the laundry detergent that she was allergic to and my parents never could find a detergent to use that didn't cause a bad rash but no disposable diapers ever caused her a problem.

With my own kids I found that there were certain brands that would always give them a rash and they weren't always the cheap ones. With one it was luves and with another pampers. The only ones I found I could use with both were Huggies and White Cloud.

I would suggest that you just try a couple of different brands or even some cloth to find a diaper that both you and your lo are happy with. Also as a couple of moms have said different brands fit better at different stages. Have a happy diapering experience.

I agree that any diaper can cause rashes. All my brothers and sisters used cloth except one and they found that there is a chemical reaction between the urine and the laundry detergent that she was allergic to and my parents never could find a detergent to use that didn't cause a bad rash but no disposable diapers ever caused her a problem.

With my own kids I found that there were certain brands that would always give them a rash and they weren't always the cheap ones. With one it was luves and with another pampers. The only ones I found I could use with both were Huggies and White Cloud.

I would suggest that you just try a couple of different brands or even some cloth to find a diaper that both you and your lo are happy with. Also as a couple of moms have said different brands fit better at different stages. Have a happy diapering experience.

Thank you for all of the advice, ladies! This looks to be like a trial and error case to me! I like the idea of the Huggies Natural diapers... I might start off trying those, who knows! I am just so excited for all aspects of motherhood... even ones like choosing the diaper that works best for the baby! :)

Thank you for all of the advice, ladies! This looks to be like a trial and error case to me! I like the idea of the Huggies Natural diapers... I might start off trying those, who knows! I am just so excited for all aspects of motherhood... even ones like choosing the diaper that works best for the baby! :)

With my 2 older kids I never noticed a link between brand of diaper and diaper rashes. The one thing I did notice was the really cheap brands were very prone to leaks. The added $ was worth it for us when we found ourselves doing tons of extra laundry. I think you will find the best brand for your little one with a little trial and error. Good Luck!

With my 2 older kids I never noticed a link between brand of diaper and diaper rashes. The one thing I did notice was the really cheap brands were very prone to leaks. The added $ was worth it for us when we found ourselves doing tons of extra laundry. I think you will find the best brand for your little one with a little trial and error. Good Luck!

It did for my son, but every child is different. Parent's Choice leaked horribly for us, and Luvs gave him horrible diaper rash, and that's the only time he has ever had it. But some kids can wear them no problem. YOu just have to experiment and find out what works best for your kiddo.

It did for my son, but every child is different. Parent's Choice leaked horribly for us, and Luvs gave him horrible diaper rash, and that's the only time he has ever had it. But some kids can wear them no problem. YOu just have to experiment and find out what works best for your kiddo.

I used pampers swaddlers when my daughter was a newborn, and only had a few diaper rash problems. In the end they were mainly associated with yeast rashes as a reaction to being on antibiotics, nothing that had anything to do with the diaper. When she got older I tried out cheaper brands, and never had a rash problem, only occasional leak or fit problem. Right now I am using the target brand and absolutely love them, no leaks, great fit and really cheap price. They are called up and ups.

I used pampers swaddlers when my daughter was a newborn, and only had a few diaper rash problems. In the end they were mainly associated with yeast rashes as a reaction to being on antibiotics, nothing that had anything to do with the diaper. When she got older I tried out cheaper brands, and never had a rash problem, only occasional leak or fit problem. Right now I am using the target brand and absolutely love them, no leaks, great fit and really cheap price. They are called up and ups.

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